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🇯🇵 Japan Import Tariff: HS 27.14

Bitumen and asphalt, natural; bituminous or oil shale and tar sands; asphaltites and asphaltic rocks

MFN Tariff Rate2.9%
FTA Rate (JTEPA/RCEP)

Preferential rate with Certificate of Origin

1.1%
Savings: 1.8 percentage points
HS Code27.14
ProductBitumen and asphalt, natural; bituminous or oil shale and tar sands; asphaltites and asphaltic rocks
Classification LevelHeading
Importing Country🇯🇵 Japan

Tariff Rate Comparison by Country

Compare import duty rates for HS 27.14 across major trading nations.

CountryMFN RateFTA RateFTA
🇸🇬 Singapore0.2%——
🇦🇪 UAE0.8%0.2%India-UAE CEPA
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia1.2%——
🇦🇺 Australia1.8%——
🇨🇦 Canada2%——
🇺🇸 United States2.3%1.1%USSFTA
🇯🇵 Japan(current)2.9%1.1%JTEPA/RCEP
🇲🇽 Mexico2.9%——
🇬🇧 United Kingdom3.1%1.4%UK-EU TCA
🇹🇼 Taiwan3.3%0.1%ASTEP
🇮🇩 Indonesia3.4%——
🇪🇺 Germany (EU)3.5%1.4%EU-UK TCA
🇿🇦 South Africa3.5%0.7%EU-SADC EPA
China3.6%1.1%RCEP
🇹🇭 Thailand3.9%——
🇰🇷 South Korea4.2%0.3%RCEP
🇹🇷 Turkey4.9%2%Turkey-Korea FTA
🇻🇳 Vietnam5%2.2%RCEP
🇮🇳 India5.4%1.4%AI-ECTA
🇧🇷 Brazil6.4%0%Mercosur-Mexico ACE 55

Import Documents for Japan

Typical documents required when importing HS 27.14 products.

☑Commercial Invoice

Detailed invoice from the seller showing product description, quantity, unit price, total value, and terms of sale (Incoterms).

☑Packing List

Itemized list of contents in each package, including weights, dimensions, and marks/numbers matching the shipping containers.

☑Bill of Lading (B/L) or Airway Bill

Transport document issued by the carrier confirming receipt of goods for shipment. Acts as a contract of carriage and receipt.

☑CBP Entry Summary (Form 7501)

The formal customs declaration filed with US Customs and Border Protection for all commercial imports.

Related HS Codes in Japan

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View This Tariff in Other Countries

🇦🇺 Australia🇧🇷 Brazil🇨🇦 Canada China🇪🇺 Germany (EU)🇮🇳 India🇮🇩 Indonesia🇲🇽 Mexico🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia🇸🇬 Singapore🇿🇦 South Africa🇰🇷 South Korea🇹🇼 Taiwan🇹🇭 Thailand🇹🇷 Turkey🇦🇪 UAE🇬🇧 United Kingdom🇺🇸 United States🇻🇳 Vietnam

Import Bitumen and asphalt, natural; bituminous or oil shale and tar sands; asphaltites and asphaltic rocks into Japan

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Full HS Code Details

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the import duty for HS 27.14 in Japan?
The MFN (Most Favored Nation) tariff rate for importing Bitumen and asphalt, natural; bituminous or oil shale and tar sands; asphaltites and asphaltic rocks (HS 27.14) into Japan is 2.9%. Under the JTEPA/RCEP, a preferential rate of 1.1% may apply.
Does Japan have any FTA that reduces tariffs on HS 27.14?
Yes. Under the JTEPA/RCEP, the tariff may be reduced from 2.9% to 1.1%. A valid Certificate of Origin is required.
Which country has the lowest tariff for HS 27.14?
Among major trading nations, Singapore has the lowest MFN rate at 0.2% for this product.
What documents are needed to import HS 27.14 into Japan?
Typical import documents include a Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Bill of Lading, Certificate of Origin, and customs declaration forms. Product-specific requirements (e.g., health certificates, safety standards) may apply depending on the product category.

Tariff rates are approximate estimates based on published MFN schedules. Actual rates may vary. Always verify with the official customs authority of Japan before making business decisions.